Rosemary Parslow, an 87-year-old natural history enthusiast, has spent decades searching for rare ferns on the Isles of Scilly, witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand.
New research reveals that the true colors of Neptune and Uranus are actually similar shades of greenish blue, contrary to previous understanding.
A missing dog in Bedfordshire, England, was successfully located and reunited with its family after 12 days, thanks to the use of a thermal camera fitted to a drone.
BYD’s record-breaking sales in the electric vehicle market highlight the challenges faced by Tesla.
eBay fined $3 million for harassing bloggers critical of the company, including sending live spiders and cockroaches to their home.
AI is increasingly being used in the fitness industry to provide personalized training, but some argue that it cannot replicate human motivation and emotional intelligence.
Portable X-ray machines are revolutionizing healthcare in remote areas, reducing the need for patients to travel and improving access to vital services.
Apple’s Vision Pro headset, set to be released on February 2nd in the US, has faced production issues, with forecasts reduced from one million units to 400,000 in 2024.
Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has been found to have mislabelled clothes made in South Asia as “Made in the UK,” raising concerns about inspection and consumer deception.
Jinny Kim, a pioneer in the K-beauty industry, has brought the K-beauty phenomenon to the UK and treated many celebrities and supermodels.
Protests in Bengaluru demand that billboards be written in Kannada, reflecting long-standing linguistic nationalism in the city.
Researchers at Columbia University have developed an AI tool that can identify whether fingerprints from different fingers belong to the same person with 75-90% accuracy, challenging the belief that each fingerprint is completely unique.
Ancient city discovered in Amazon rainforest challenges previous beliefs about human settlements in the region, highlighting the complexity of ancient Amazonian cultures.
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.
Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.
UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q3, putting country at risk of recession; economists expect subdued growth throughout 2024.
Scientists discover five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in South East Asia, highlighting the importance of protecting rainforest ecosystems.
The Amazon rainforest is facing a tipping point due to deforestation and climate change, with the worst drought on record in 2023 serving as a warning sign.
The Dendrobium orchid, known as the God Flower, is disappearing in Taiwan due to climate change, leaving the indigenous Tsou people worried about their traditions.
Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.
eBay fined $3 million for harassing bloggers critical of the company, including sending live spiders and cockroaches to their home.
A Viking enthusiast embarks on a 100-mile trek in period clothing.
UK workers are increasingly struggling with ill-health that is impacting their ability to work, with 12% of people in employment having a “work-limiting” condition, according to a recent analysis by the Health Foundation.
Church steeple collapses in New London, Connecticut, leaving community searching for answers and offering support.
The paper industry is under scrutiny for its high water usage and environmental impact.
Over 700 staff members at Airbus Atlantic in France fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner, prompting an investigation into the cause of the mass food poisoning.
Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double the online price for some journeys, according to research by consumer group Which?.
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, boasts advanced reasoning capabilities and outperforms human experts in intelligence tests, setting a new standard in generative AI.
A massive factory fire in South Korea claims 22 lives after lithium batteries explode.
The audacious heist of a gold toilet highlights the intersection of art, crime, and planning.
Circus lion escapes in Italy, roams the streets before being captured and returned to the circus.
Rat and mouse plague hits fishing towns in Queensland, causing havoc and concern for residents.
British climber Fay Manners and her partner faced a perilous ordeal on Chaukhamba mountain.
